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If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job Summary\n\nTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op located in ourHollis, NH site.\nReporting to the Engineering Manager, the student will learn effective concept generation, design for manufacturing, prototyping, and documentation as they apply their engineering knowledge to real world product development problems. A motivated student will thrive in Farm’s fast paced environment as they participate in all aspects of the design process.\nWhat a typical day looks like:\nWork on an exciting variety of medical products ranging from home health wearables to next generation therapy systems to surgical robotics.\nConceptualize, investigate, and develop innovative product architectures, parts, mechanisms, and assemblies.\nCreate robust design solutions using CAD (SolidWorks), analysis software, and lab equipment.\nAssemble and test prototypes to inform design decisions, refinements, and to demonstrate performance.\nCollaborate with industrial design, user interface, human factors, software, and electrical teams to produce successful product designs.\nParticipate in multidisciplinary brainstorming sessions.\nParticipate in the build of various electro-mechanical assemblies to help develop the assembly process flow and identify any assembly risks that may lead to product failures.\nDevelop assembly and test tools used in the building of products, as well as documenting the procedure and test results.\nPresent to clients and internal teams to communicate design value, tradeoffs, and recommendations.\nDevelop a personal portfolio of work you accomplish during your internship or co-op.\nStudent qualities/experience we’re seeking for this Co-Op assignment:\nMechanical Engineering student, Biomedical or Manufacturing/SystemsEngineering student with a strong mechanical background.\n2nd or 3rd Co-op with applicable experience in mechanical design.\nGood communicator and skilled at freehand sketching.\nDemonstrated skills with SolidWorks to resolve mechanical challenges and produce high-quality CAD databases.\nEngineering simulation software (MathCAD, Excel, FEA, CFD, etc.).\nBasic machine shop skills (typical shop tools including mill, lathe, etc.).\nExperience with designing, setting up, running, and documenting experiments in a lab setting.\nExperience with electromechanical and medical products is a plus.\nExperience with Tolerance Analysis a plus.\nCo-Op Program Requirements:\nAvailable to work 40 hours/week (in-person) for the assignment term (Jan - Jun 2027).\nCurrently enrolled in 4-year accredited university studying Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Systems Engineering.\n3.0 minimum GPA.\n\nApplication Deadline:\nApplications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.\nJob Posting Start Date 11-04-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-08-2026\n\nJob Category\nInternRelocation: Not eligibleIs Sponsorship Available?\nNoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email  and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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